Clients ask this question often. There is a common misconception amongst job seekers that their primary focus should be on their CV. It highlights a misunderstanding about what the role of a CV is and what the role of a LinkedIn profile is. And it poses a very real risk for job seekers.

The advice I always give clients is that you must take ownership of your career. You have to understand who you are and what you have to offer and you need to learn what to do with this information so that you can find the best career opportunities for you.

When you want to find any kind of job, you are going to need a Curriculum Vitae (CV). A CV is important because it gives an employer information to help them choose the best person for a job, and it helps you stand out from other applicants.

Clients ask this question often. There is a common misconception amongst job seekers that their primary focus should be on their CV. It highlights a misunderstanding about what the role of a CV is and what the role of a LinkedIn profile is. And it poses a very real risk for job seekers.

The advice I always give clients is that you must take ownership of your career. You have to understand who you are and what you have to offer and you need to learn what to do with this information so that you can find the best career opportunities for you.

When you want to find any kind of job, you are going to need a Curriculum Vitae (CV). A CV is important because it gives an employer information to help them choose the best person for a job, and it helps you stand out from other applicants.

It can be tempting to get someone else to write your CV, especially if you are finding that it’s difficult to do. I frequently get asked to write CVs. But this is nearly always the one thing I will never do for a client. My answer is nearly always ‘No’. And I have good reasons for doing this.

Applying for jobs can be tough. In some industries, the competition is fierce and lots of people will be applying for the same jobs that you are. Do you know how to make sure your CV doesn’t get buried among the others?

Most people know that their CV needs to include a ‘Skills’ or ‘Strengths’ section. A well thought out list of your main Skills is very important. This can be presented in a simple, bullet point list. But is this enough?